Lyndhurst at a glance
Median house
$942,500
Median unit
$329,760
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
18.0k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Lyndhurst.
The postcode for Lyndhurst is 3975 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Lyndhurst is $942,500.
Lyndhurst (3975) sits in the Greater Dandenong region of Victoria. The median house here is $942,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lyndhurst has roughly 18,048 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lyndhurst scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lyndhurst's population at 18,048, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
18,048
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $942,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $329,760, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $189,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$942,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $329,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$416/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$354/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$942,500
$329,760
18,048
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.30% (median rent $416/wk against a $942,500 price tag). Units yield 5.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.30%
Based on $942,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.58%
Based on $329,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
405
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lyndhurst.
Local schools for Lyndhurst
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Government School Catchment
Lyndhurst Primary School
Lynbrook Primary School
Lyndhurst Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lyndhurst.
- What is the median house price in Lyndhurst?
- The median house price in Lyndhurst, VIC 3975 is $942,500. The median unit price is $329,760.
- What is the Lyndhurst postcode?
- Lyndhurst is in the 3975 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Dandenong region.
- Where is Lyndhurst?
- Lyndhurst is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3975. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Greater Dandenong region.
- What is the average rent in Lyndhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $416, for units it's $354.
- What schools are in Lyndhurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Lyndhurst on this page, including Lyndhurst Primary School, St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School, Lynbrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Lyndhurst?
- Lyndhurst has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lyndhurst?
- Lyndhurst is close to Lynbrook, Sandhurst, Cranbourne West, Cranbourne North, Hampton Park.
- What is the population of Lyndhurst?
- The population of Lyndhurst is approximately 18,048 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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